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Pennsylvania House advances same-sex marriage equality bill
The U.S. Supreme Court outlawed bans on same-sex marriage a decade ago, but House Bill 2269 would remove the outdated language that remains in Pennsylvania’s statute. The post Pennsylvania House advances same-sex marriage equality bill appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Sharing treats at Gus & Yiayia’s wins Spring on Northside photo contest
*Editor’s note: This story was written before the passing of Gus Kalaris on June 28. When the weather gets warm, there’s nothing better than an ice cold treat. But perhaps better than that is sharing your snack with someone else. That feeling was captured in the winning entry...
Have You Used These Resources at the JKM Library?
The Jennie King Mellon Library is many things for many people: a go-to study spot, a first stop for research, a source for entertaining media, and more. Jocelyn Codner, the library’s reference and outreach librarian, called it a “community center” for Chatham University, much like a public library may be for its surrounding community.
Pennsylvania-based extended warranty company sued by state attorney general
We have a follow to a News 8 On Your Side investigation we first brought you last week. A Pennsylvania-based extended warranty company is now being sued by the state attorney general for not honoring its warranties. Concord Auto Protect, based in King of Prussia, is at the center of...
Pittsburgh Riverhounds announce 5 finalists in naming contest for USL women's club
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Pittsburgh, now is your chance to make your voice heard and have a say in the name of the new, Pittsburgh women's soccer club. The Riverhounds are asking fans to vote on what the name of their women's club will be with the finalists being - Pittsburgh Confluence, Pittsburgh Renegades, Pittsburgh Riveters, and the Pittsburgh Strikers. Fans can vote for their favorites now through July 19. Earlier this year, the Riverhounds announced a professional women's soccer team would be coming to Pittsburgh in 2025. Once the team's name has been picked, the person who submitted the name will get two season tickets for the team's first season, a jersey, and a bag full of merchandise. The 2024 campaign for the men's team has not been kind in Pittsburgh. They currently sit 11th in the USL Championship League with a record of 3-8-6, just one year removed after finishing atop the conference, finishing the 2023 season with a 19-5-10 record. Despite the successful regular season, the Riverhounds lost in the conference quarterfinals, 1-0 to Detroit City FC.
Exclusive-Constellation talking to Pennsylvania on Three Mile Island restart, sources say
NEW YORK/PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Constellation Energy is in talks with the Pennsylvania governor's office and state lawmakers to help fund a possible restart of part of its Three Mile Island power facility, the site of a nuclear meltdown in the 1970s, three sources familiar with the discussions said on Tuesday. The conversations, which two sources described as "beyond preliminary," signal that Constellation is advancing plans to revive part of the southern Pennsylvania nuclear generation site, which operated from 1974 to 2019. The nuclear unit Constellation is considering restarting is separate from the one that melted down.
Investment firm invests in Braddock cold storage facility
Massachusetts-based Arctaris Impact Investors, an investment firm focused on businesses and community infrastructure projects in underserved communities, recently announced it is investing $7.3 million in a specialty manufacturing and cold storage facility in Braddock. The investment will allow Arctaris and RDC, a Pittsburgh-based integrated real estate and construction company, to re-open and lease the facility. […] The post Investment firm invests in Braddock cold storage facility appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
Former Browns WR Says Defense Targeted Steelers’ Terry Bradshaw, Lynn Swann: ‘We’re Gonna Knock The Taste Out Of His Mouth’
The Pittsburgh Steelers dominated much of the 1970s, particularly the latter half with offensive stars like Terry Bradshaw and Lynn Swann. Younger generations of football fans don’t view these names in the same light as they once were, admittedly. Those who played against them, however, remember just how good they were—and how to play them.
Creating their own celebration - Pittsburghers flock to buy fireworks ahead of the holiday
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Tomorrow is the Fourth of July and backyard celebration planning is coming right down to the wire. We're a fireworks-crazy community and since the bigger ones have become legal around here, people have become very specific. Sure, there's the big community fireworks show, but these days, plying the aisles of Phantom Fireworks has become a tradition because no matter how good the burgers are the celebration has to include the fireworks. Melissa Thompson-Schaller made the drive up the Allegheny to New Kensington from Springdale to bring her boys to the fireworks shop. "They like the mortars, I think that's pretty much...
Pittsburgh will see a return of hot weather and storm chances on Wednesday
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Yes, heat and humidity are set to return today. I have Pittsburgh hitting a high of 90°. If we hit the 90-degree mark, it would be the sixth time so far this year. On top of temperatures being on the rise, we will also see humidity levels returning to the moderate range. Skies will be partly cloudy this morning, and mostly cloudy this afternoon. WEATHER LINKS: Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather PhotosWe should see just enough afternoon sun to get us up to the 90-degree mark. While the heat will have an impact...
Local law enforcement can’t use radars, a police chief says that needs to change
PENNSYLVANIA. (WHTM) – Radar is used by local law enforcement in every other state except Pennsylvania. Hampden Township Police Chief Jason Yerg say it’s time for that to change. “Probably the number one complaint that we get as administrators of local law enforcement is speed enforcement through communities,” said Police Chief Jason Yerg. State Police […]
Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition considers enrolling in Blue Zones wellness program
Maria Cohen, executive director of the Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition, has been interested in “Blue Zones” for years. The concept of Blue Zones was created by Dan Buettner, a writer for National Geographic who found that in so-called Blue Zones people lived longer and remained healthier than in other areas of the world.
Tractor-trailer overturns on inbound Parkway East past the Pennsylvania Turnpike
MONROEVILLE, Pa. — Emergency responders were called to the scene of an overturned tractor-trailer on Interstate 376 on Wednesday morning. The crash happened on the inbound Parkway East just past the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Monroeville. It was not immediately clear if there were any injuries but traffic was slow...
Kam Woods Believes in RMU Basketball, Tells Why | The Pittsburgh Basketball Show
Robert Morris guard Kam Woods is looking to make a statement this year in the college basketball world. Woods transferred in from NC State this spring, and is determined to lead the Colonials, along with his fellow veteran teammates, to the NCAA Tournament. On Wednesday, he joined Pittsburgh Sports Now...
The Frank Walker Law/PSN Daily Notebook – July 3
UPDATE, 12 PM: Pitt women’s basketball announced some unfortunate injury news. Pitt women’s basketball offered Leasia Wilson, a class-of-2025 point guard prospect out of Bishop Kearney (NY). UPDATE, 7 AM: A top WPIAL recruit has picked up another offer from a MAC program. Tyler Robbins — a 6-foot-10...
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